Yashasvi Jaiswal played a calm innings of 62 not out, leading India to 98 for 2 at the end of a balanced morning session on day one of the second Test at Edgbaston. His half-century came gradually, as he and Karun Nair helped India overcome the immediate strain before lunch.
England’s pacer Chris Woakes bowled a probing opening spell and claimed a wicket, but he lost ground as Jaiswal and Nair teamed for an 80-run partnership that eased early tensions. Carse then broke the stand right before the break, dismissing Nair, but Jaiswal remained visible and assured at the crease.
Earlier in the match, England chose to play on a green Birmingham ground with gloomy skies. India made squad changes to improve batting depth. Washington Sundar and Nitish Reddy replaced Sai Sudharsan and Shardul Thakur, and Akash Deep replaced Jasprit Bumrah, who was rested. The strategic moves highlighted India’s reliance on a strong batting top order, which stayed steady throughout the hour leading into tea.
Although England attempted to reclaim momentum, India’s start is encouraging as they look to post a significant first-innings score on Edgbaston’s difficult ground.
